Forest Oak Middle School
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (240) 740-7570
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 761 students
Forest Oak Middle School, a public school located in Gaithersburg, MD, serves grades 6-8 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Forest Oak Middle School is a public school located in Gaithersburg, MD. 761 students attend Forest Oak Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: May 21, 2026
I would not recommend this school, when I was in 6th grade, (I'm in 8th grade now), lots of drama and fights happened and this girl got punched in the face by this other girl and the girl who punched her in the face didn't get suspended or anything, they just let it be, and I got bullied the whole year in 6th grade, I filled out so many reports and did everything but they never did anything, and the 6th grade teachers are mostly racist or see things from their point of view. In 7th grade all I did was get bullied too, they didn't do anything expect make me talk to the girl we had a counseling discussion, that next day after 5th period my science, I was walking down to 6th period and she came up to me and was saying mean things and there was a whole crowd around and she start beating me up and I got jumped, and yes they did keep me in counseling after but after that the whole school hated me, rumors went around about me and the school did nothing to stop in, finally yes the grade i'm in (8th grade) it all stopped, but if there's drama with 4 people with one person they will think the people are teaming up against that one person even if they start it, now there's an issue happening this school where this 7th grade boy took inappropriate pictures of a girl outside and inside of class, I have screenshots too, and the school is defending him, this also happened before where a boy took pictures of a girl inside the girl's locker room.
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Posted: June 11, 2024
Speaking from personal experience, this school is not a good fit for any student. We get served the same thing about every three days, we do assignments that dont help us learn anything, the students there are rude and bullies, they also discriminate sometimes, and the teachers are entitled, stuck up, rude, and also see situations from their point of view only. If youre lucky youll find at least 5 good teachers. During lunch we have to wait about 10 minutes before we actually get up to eat, and thats if youre early. Regularly we wait about 15 minutes to get into the line, and another 5 to get our food. We start eating at about 12:20 and lunch ends at 12:30. Another fun fact is that lunch starts at 12.00. Bullying is usually over looked and most of the time we learn little to nothing. I dont recommend this school.
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Posted: March 22, 2024
The students at this school are horrible. Probably racist and homophobic too. Some of the teachers there dont even care. They also have no respect for the students.
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Posted: May 16, 2023
This school has a toxic, fighting/bullying problem. This is not a safe environment to send your child to, especially being a girl. Switched schools and the difference was major, socially and academically my child has thrived in her new school. Im glad I got my child out of there.
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Posted: February 12, 2023
This school is by far one of the worst places my children have attended. We move a lot and have had our 4 kids in many types of schools but the staff and administration here are toxic and care only about burying issues then solving them. If your child has a disability its even worse, they retaliate and mark your child as a problem, sending emails around school about them and refusing to follow doctor and specialists orders. When children are assaulted by another student they follow a behavioral program that allows the perpetrator to opt out therefor providing NO corrective actions. They also mark children as issues and put them on restrictive programs without EVER contacting parents about the supposed issues.
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Posted: February 10, 2022
It's good but the kids there are crazy, like who punches security?
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Posted: September 22, 2021
The worst school that had bullying nor did any of the teachers , or other staff care about what was happening .
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Posted: September 24, 2018
The leadership at Forest Oak middle school is like nothing I have ever seen before. The administration is dedicated and thoughtful, they listen to parents, students and their teachers. they create a balanced environment for all .
Posted: September 24, 2018
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Posted: September 24, 2018
Forest oak is an amazing school we are teachers and the administration have dedicated themselves and their time to serving the children and helping the children to grow into responsible compassionate learners.
Posted: September 24, 2018
Forest oak has a rigorous academic program while finding balance in mindfulness and thoughtfulness.
Posted: September 24, 2018
The teachers always make themselves available they are dedicated to the students and the academic rigor of the school.
Posted: September 24, 2018
Forest Oak has a wide range of activities everything from sports to musicals national honor Society, SGA. They create environment in which children can grow while they support each other and are supported by the teachers and staff .
Posted: March 27, 2014
I have been very impressed with this school the past three years. The staff has worked very hard to provide the students wtih unique opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. My 8th grader was able to take a college visit this year with her class and learn about what it takes to get into college. Over 200 students were able to go. This school continually works hard to make sure that students are getting everything they need to be a successful person.
Posted: March 24, 2014
I love the new courses that this school has added over the last two years such as, Film Studies, Robotics, Engineering and Lights, Camera and Literacy. The school has instituted a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Program and a ROARs program to recognize students for their academic and behavioral progress. The school is trying to help students think about college and provide them with the skills and study habits needed to be successful through the new AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program. The staff and students are working so hard to make this a great school for everyone.
Posted: February 23, 2014
Before my son started to attend this school I was worried because of the reviews. I am very skeptical. We are assigned this school so he had no choice but to attend here. My entire perception of this school was incorrect based on what I read. My son is very happy here. He constantly makes A's and when he does not I address it with his teachers who respond quickly. The principles has a zero tolerance for bullies. My son was bullied by one individual and we spoke to the principal about it. THat stopped totally. We Love this school.
Posted: January 28, 2013
This school is NOT good. they consistently score below Montgomery County and Maryland averages on the MSA. Teachers allow students to watch movies (Shrek, Akela and the Bee) in class so they can grade homework and tests. At one point my oldest daughter watched "Gone with the Wind" in history class so they could learn about the Civil War!. The honors and "advanced" classes are just in name only. There are no discriminators to determine if a student should be in an honors or advanced class. Both daughters were able to maintain straight "A" averages without having to study because the tests were so easy. We met with the teachers to see if they could challenge our girls in class, with homework, and tests and were told they are being challenged the same as everyone else. There is fighting a lot while students are waiting for buses in the afternoon and this year, 2 students were caught bringing pellet guns to school. If you are a parent who demands a safe, challenging, and enriched learning environment for your child AVOID this school.
Posted: August 13, 2012
the school is excellent it is very good cougars cougars !!!!!!!!!. the pe techer is not good
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| 1 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 3.5 mi | |
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| 5 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 8.7 mi | |
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| 7 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.5 mi | |
| 8 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.6 mi | |
| 9 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 13 mi | |
| 10 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 13.9 mi | |
| 11 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 14.2 mi | |
| 12 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 14.9 mi | |
| 13 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 15.3 mi | |
| 14 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 18.8 mi |
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| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 3.9 mi | |
| 2 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 13.9 mi | |
| 3 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 14.1 mi | |
| 4 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 15.9 mi | |
| 5 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 17.2 mi | |
| 6 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 17.9 mi | |
| 7 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 18 mi | |
| 8 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 18.3 mi | |
| 9 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 18.3 mi | |
| 10 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 18.4 mi | |
| 11 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 18.8 mi |
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